Places to see in Afghanistan
- Band-e Amir National ParkDeep blue lakesPhoto: USAID · Public domain
BamyanCliffs and Buddha nichesPhoto: Sgt. Ken Scar (U.S. Armed Forces) · Public domain
HeratCitadel and Great Mosque
KabulGardens and bazaarsPhoto: Weaveravel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions & tips about Afghanistan
What surprised you most about Afghanistan?
Every trip to Afghanistan brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Afghanistan?
The best time for Afghanistan depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Afghanistan you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Afghanistan – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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